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Fried Vegetable Dumplings (Uzbek Chuchvara)
Chuchvara are Uzbekistan's ravioli. Usually lamb-filled, this veggie version proves crispy fried dough is delicious with anything. Tiny, crunchy parcels best eaten dipped in sour cream.
Ingredients
4
cups
All-Purpose Flour
1
large
Egg
3/4
cup
Water
1
tsp
Salt
2
tbsp
Oil (for dough)
2
medium
Potatoes (boiled, diced)
1
medium
Turnip or Parsnip
3.5
oz
Green Beans
1
medium
Onion
2
cloves
Garlic
2
cups
Oil for frying
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Equipment Needed
- Rolling pin
- Frying pan
Allergen Information
Wheat
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Make stiff dough with flour, egg, water, salt, oil. Rest 30 mins.
Tip: Relaxes gluten.
2
✓
Chop veggies fine. Sauté onion, add rest, cook until soft. Cool.
Tip: Hot filling = soggy dough.
3
✓
Roll thin (2mm). Cut squares. Fill, fold to triangle, seal.
Tip: Pinch corners like tortellini.
4
✓
Deep fry until golden.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 large Egg
- 3/4 cup Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Oil (for dough)
- 2 medium Potatoes (boiled, diced)
- 1 medium Turnip or Parsnip
- 3.5 oz Green Beans
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 cups Oil for frying